ART212 Fiber Fun
| Type of Offering: | Class | ||||||
| Campus: |  Beaverton | ||||||
| Description: | Learners will receive a sample of raw fleece fiber from one of the instructor’s own sheep. Throughout the class the learners will take that wool and learn all about washing, dyeing with Kool-aid and acid dyes and discussing natural dyeing techniques. In addition the learner will practice carding, spinning, felting and more. Come prepared to work with hand carders, drop spindles, sharp felting needles, regular knitting needles and crochet hooks. Demonstrations include: techniques on her spinning wheel, multi-colored Batt on the drum carder and fiber identification to help guide when to use what yarns and fibers on your projects. | ||||||
| Important Notes: | None | ||||||
| Instructor: | Debra Pearce | ||||||
| Subject Area: | Art | ||||||
| Other Areas Covered: | Mathematics, Science | ||||||
| Age: | 9 - Adult | ||||||
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| Homework Requirement: | None | ||||||
| Tuition (Volunteers): | $55.00 | ||||||
| Tuition (Members): | $90.00 | ||||||
| Tuition (Non-Members): | $125.00 | ||||||
| Material/Lab Fee: | $20.00 | ||||||
| Parents: | Parent welcome. | ||||||
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About the Instructor: Debra Pearce
Debra grew up in England and moved to the US with her husband 24 years ago. She worked in the semi-conductor industry installing test equipment and training engineers on their use and maintenance worldwide. Looking for a more simpler lifestyle, Debra and her husband settled down in Oregon in the outer hills of Sherwood with their two children whom they homeschool. After a brief interlude with quilting, she discovered natural fibers and was hooked. Debra has a flock of 10+ breeding ewes that are a rare breed of Romney’s and CVM’s, providing her an abundance of fiber to enjoy.
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